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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.80 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.80 and 303.75 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.80 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.80 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.80 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 193,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,426.48/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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